Rulings on Trump administration deportations
Judges handed down several rulings on Friday relating to Trump's immigration crackdown, with some in the administration's favor and others not.
Judges handed down several rulings on Friday relating to Trump's immigration crackdown, with some in the administration's favor and others not.
Pacific Northwest ports brace for impact as China tariffs soar to 145%
Tariffs on Chinese imports have surged to 145%, escalating an already-tense trade war and leaving local port leaders in Seattle and Tacoma grappling with the potential fallout.
Tariffs on Chinese imports have surged to 145%, escalating an already-tense trade war and leaving local port leaders in Seattle and Tacoma grappling with the potential fallout.
Rent cap bill goes back to WA House with changes
A showdown between both chambers of the legislature is set, as the Senate made major changes to legislation passed by the House to put a limit on rent increases.
A showdown between both chambers of the legislature is set, as the Senate made major changes to legislation passed by the House to put a limit on rent increases.
Harris team crafted federal judge 'death-pool roster' to swear her in should Biden die as president, book says
Harris' aide worried that 'Trump people' would go 'apes---' if she became president, according to the book.
Harris' aide worried that 'Trump people' would go 'apes---' if she became president, according to the book.
Furniture industry sees benefits of Trump tariffs
After Trump put a 145% tariff on China, some American furniture manufacturers say they're already reaping the benefits.
After Trump put a 145% tariff on China, some American furniture manufacturers say they're already reaping the benefits.
WA Senate makes major changes to rent cap bill, setting up debate with House
A housing leader in the House said he was “very disappointed" by the change.
A housing leader in the House said he was “very disappointed" by the change.
Keeping daylight saving time year-round would be 'very popular,' Trump says
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
President Donald Trump is weighing in again on the time change debate in America. He has flip-flopped on the issue in recent months.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.
REI reverses political endorsement amid fury over public lands policies
Outdoor retailer REI is reversing its support for Doug Burgum, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Interior.
Outdoor retailer REI is reversing its support for Doug Burgum, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Interior.
President Trump threatens federal cuts to sanctuary jurisdictions like Seattle
On Thursday, President Donald Trump took aim at sanctuary jurisdictions nationwide and in Washington state.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump took aim at sanctuary jurisdictions nationwide and in Washington state.
Washington legislature passes restrictions on out-of-state military forces
The state legislature approved limitations on out-of-state national guard troops Thursday.
The state legislature approved limitations on out-of-state national guard troops Thursday.
SAVE Act passes House: What to know
The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.
The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.
House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.
House Republicans battle over budget bill
The House has postponed a vote on the Senate budget blueprint considered critical for President Trump's domestic agenda.
The House has postponed a vote on the Senate budget blueprint considered critical for President Trump's domestic agenda.
Stocks soar after 90-day pause on most tariffs
The White House will pause reciprocal tariffs for most countries for 90 days, backing away from a hardline stance that sent markets plummeting over the past week.
The White House will pause reciprocal tariffs for most countries for 90 days, backing away from a hardline stance that sent markets plummeting over the past week.
WA legislature considers tax on online dating companies
The bill would tax online dating companies $1 per month for every Washingtonian using an online dating service.
The bill would tax online dating companies $1 per month for every Washingtonian using an online dating service.
Federal court in Seattle hears arguments on Trump suspension of refugee aid
The hearing follows a lawsuit against Trump’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
The hearing follows a lawsuit against Trump’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
Possible WA tax on online dating companies
Taxing Cupid to generate millions of dollars: that's the goal of one bill in the Washington state legislature targeting online dating companies.
Taxing Cupid to generate millions of dollars: that's the goal of one bill in the Washington state legislature targeting online dating companies.
Washington lawmakers debate raising property taxes to bring in more money
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
WA lawmakers debate increase of property tax revenue cap
With Washington legislators trying to balance the state budget, negotiations have shifted to increasing property taxes.
With Washington legislators trying to balance the state budget, negotiations have shifted to increasing property taxes.